Composer

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Hugo Wolf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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Apr 12, 1896

Average_duration

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1:32

'O wär dein Haus durchsichtig' is a song from the 'Italienisches Liederbuch' by Hugo Wolf. The song was composed in 1890 and premiered in the same year. The 'Italienisches Liederbuch' is a collection of 46 songs that Wolf composed between 1890 and 1896. The songs are based on Italian poems translated into German by Paul Heyse. 'O wär dein Haus durchsichtig' is the 16th song in the collection and is a love song. The song is in A-flat major and has a moderate tempo. The song has two verses and a coda. The first verse is sung by the male voice, and the second verse is sung by the female voice. The coda is sung by both voices. The song begins with a piano introduction that sets the mood for the piece. The male voice then enters, singing about how he wishes he could see through the walls of his lover's house so that he could see her. The piano accompaniment is light and delicate, creating a sense of longing and desire. In the second verse, the female voice responds, singing about how she wishes she could see through the walls of her lover's house so that she could see him. The piano accompaniment becomes more intense, reflecting the passion and intensity of the lovers' feelings. The coda brings the two voices together, with the male and female voices singing in harmony. The piano accompaniment is more complex, with the left hand playing a descending chromatic line that creates a sense of tension and release. Overall, 'O wär dein Haus durchsichtig' is a beautiful and passionate love song that showcases Wolf's skill as a composer. The song is characterized by its delicate piano accompaniment, expressive vocal lines, and intense emotional content.

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